Evaluation of Immunobiological Cold Chain Costs.

Studies assessing the costs of the immunobiological cold chain (CC) are scarce. Therefore, the factors that influence the allocation of resources in this process are not known. The objective of this study is to determine the cost of the immunobiological CC.

Software-Based Simulation on a 3D Environment for Vaccination Teaching and Learning: Design Science Research.

Background: Student training requires specific laboratories for vaccination practice, which are usually limited, and even professionals' continuing education regularly lacks proper care. Thus, new methodologies, concepts, and technologies, such as software-based simulations, are in highly demand.

Objective: This work aims to develop a 3D virtual environment to support teaching activities in the vaccination room.

The influence of nursing team's behavior in adverse event following immunization surveillance.

Objectives: to analyze the effects of nursing professionals' behavior in adverse event following immunization surveillance.

Methods: a cross-sectional study of 384 participants who received vaccines. Information on vaccination history, administered vaccines and vaccination guidelines were analyzed.

Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Immunobiological Agent Conservation Assessment Scale.

Introduction And Objective: The cold chain of immunobiological agent conservation occupies a strategic position in the immunization system and, therefore, needs to be evaluated. This study psychometrically evaluated the Immunobiological Agent Conservation Assessment Scale (-EACI).

Methods: Methodological study carried out in Minas Gerais, Brazil, including 275 immunization rooms, divided into three stages: (a) pilot study; (b) internal consistency and temporal reproducibility; (c) criterion validity and structural validity.

Factors related to the adoption of the Brazilian National Immunization Program Information System.

Background: One way to optimize the adoption and use of technological innovations is to understand how those involved perceive, assess and decide to use them. This study aims to analyze the attributes that influence the adoption and use of the Brazilian National Immunization Program Information System (NIPIS) from the perspective of vaccination room workers.

Methods: This is a mixed method research, and a quantitative cross-sectional analytical study, with concomitant triangulation of data, carried out in a region of Brazil by using the Diffusion of Innovation Theory.

National Immunization Program Information System: implementation context assessment.

Background: The National Immunization Program Information System (SIPNI - Sistema de Informação do Programa Nacional de Imunização) in Brazil is a technological innovation management tool that enhances the performance of managers and health professionals in the evaluation and monitoring of immunization activities. In the country, the decentralization of the System is at an advanced stage, but it still faces challenges regarding its operation and use, impacting on its results. This study aims to evaluate the deployment of SIPNI in the state of Minas Gerais, in 2017.

Weaknesses of vaccine storage in Primary Healthcare Centers.

Objective: assessment through qualitative approach of vaccine storage in Primary Healthcare Centers.

Method: assessment study of qualitative approach in which 30 interviews were conducted with nurses, nursing technicians or assistants and technical reference in immunization, in 12 vaccine rooms that had 100% of the structural criteria evaluated. Recorded testimonials of the subjects were organized and analyzed using thematic Content Analysis.